BJP Takes a Dig at DK Shivakumar Over His ‘Simple Life’ Remarks

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar recently spoke about his simple lifestyle during an interview at the India Today Roundtable. He said he pays only ₹50 for a haircut in Delhi and prefers visiting a regular public barber shop instead of having a barber come to his home. He cited this as an example of his preference for a modest and uncomplicated lifestyle.

However, his remarks drew criticism from political opponents. They pointed to Shivakumar’s election affidavit, in which he declared personal assets worth more than ₹1,400 crore. The BJP mocked his comments on social media, sharing photographs showing him with luxury items such as a Rolex watch and a Louis Vuitton scarf. The party questioned the contrast between his stated simple lifestyle and his declared wealth.